In West Side there are 8 residential internet providers covering 99.90% of the neighborhood. The average home can get speeds up to 6,681 Mbps. Note that we may have a financial relationship with some of the providers below. This does not influence rankings, and helps us provide high-quality detailed information for free.
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8 Internet Service Providers in West Side
Data updated 11/14/2025, based on FCC data from 12/31/2024. This is the most current data available as of .
To avoid wasting your time, providers with less than 1% coverage in West Side are not shown.
West Side Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
Not sure whether to choose Dish or DIRECTV? For most people most of the time we recommend DISH. But click here to learn more.
Viasat Satellite Internet
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Internet service is available in 99.90% of West Side. Using our interactive availability map, you can compare service areas for different providers, we include fiber, cable, DSL, or fixed wireless internet service for all providers who offer it. You will notice that some providers might be listed multiple times for each service. If you find no providers cover the location you're looking at, you can opt for satellite service. The most widely available provider is Frontier. Now you can call companies in West Side with more confidence that they might be available.
How fast are internet speeds in West Side?
The map below shows maximum internet speeds by area in West Side.
Internet Speed Key
The average West Side home can get up to 6,681 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest download speed in the neighborhood is 7,000 Mbps, which 94.68% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, less than 1% of homes can only purchase plans up to 25 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in West Side.
Internet speeds tend to be faster in the south parts of West Side, and slower in the northwest areas of the neighborhood.
What type of internet should I choose in West Side?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in West Side you live. If speed is your main concern, fiber will be the fastest internet in the neighborhood.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 94.68% of West Side homes.
- Cable is fastest for 4.98% of the neighborhood.
- DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for less than 1%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for less than 1% of West Side homes.
Internet Market Health in West Side
Internet Competition Key
The map shows how competitive the West Side internet service market is. Areas in green have more alternatives, areas in yellow have a few choices, and areas in red may have only one provider. More competition usually means faster speeds and better prices for you, the customer.
Below are quick facts on internet competition and market health in West Side based on what connections the average home has availabile:
- Average number of internet service providers to a home: 5.0 (very unhealthy)
- Average types of service (fiber, cable, DSL, etc): 3.0 (unhealthy)
- Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 4.9 (very unhealthy)
Overall, competition is very unhealthy.
West Side internet customers have the ability to buy internet service from 2 to 7 different providers, depending on where they live. For different types of service, West Side homes have between 1 and 4 options. The type(s) of service available are fixed wireless, cable, fiber, and dsl, though these may vary depending on the region within the neighborhood.
When it comes to broadband download speeds faster than 25 Mbps, the situation is worse. West Side internet customers who want faster speeds have between 2 and 6 choices of companies offering speeds up to or over 25 Mbps.
More internet companies with faster speeds means fewer monopolies and better prices for customers. In promoting a free market for internet, West Side badly needs improvement.
TV & Internet Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in West Side, along with details on where in West Side and at what speeds.
Optimum Cable in West Side, Charleston, WV
Optimum cable coverage
About 99.20%, or 4,106 people, have Optimum cable internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the entire West Side area. Optimum is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of West Side.
Optimum cable download speeds
Optimum is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in West Side. Versus other cable providers in the area, Optimum cable is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout West Side. The fastest plan anyone in West Side can order from Optimum goes up to 940 Mbps, and all West Side customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 940.0 Mbps
Optimum cable upload speeds
In West Side download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Optimum cable. Compared to other ISPs, Optimum is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other West Side cable providers. Optimum offers no different upload speeds across the neighborhood. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in West Side is up to 35 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 35.0 Mbps
Frontier Communications Fiber in West Side, Charleston, WV
Frontier fiber coverage
About 94.68%, or 3,919 people, have Frontier fiber internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the entire West Side area. Frontier is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of West Side.
Frontier Communications fiber download speeds
Frontier is the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in West Side. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Frontier fiber is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout West Side. The fastest plan anyone in West Side can order from Frontier goes up to 7,000 Mbps, and all West Side customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 7,000.0 Mbps
Frontier Communications fiber upload speeds
In West Side download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for Frontier fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Frontier is the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other West Side fiber providers. Frontier offers no different upload speeds across the neighborhood. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in West Side is up to 7,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 7,000.0 Mbps
Frontier Communications DSL in West Side, Charleston, WV
Frontier DSL coverage
About 8.43%, or 349 people, have Frontier DSL internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the northwest, west, central, south, northeast, southeast, and east West Side area. Frontier is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of West Side.
Frontier Communications DSL download speeds
Frontier is the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in West Side. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Frontier DSL is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout West Side. The fastest plan anyone in West Side can order from Frontier goes up to 10 Mbps, and all West Side customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 10.0 Mbps
Frontier Communications DSL upload speeds
In West Side download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Frontier DSL. Compared to other ISPs, Frontier is the slowest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other West Side DSL providers. Frontier offers no different upload speeds across the neighborhood. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in West Side is up to 1.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 1.0 Mbps
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in West Side, Charleston, WV
EarthLink fixed wireless coverage
About 99.90%, or 4,135 people, have EarthLink fixed wireless internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the entire West Side area. EarthLink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of West Side.
EarthLink fixed wireless download speeds
EarthLink is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in West Side. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, EarthLink fixed wireless is one of the slowest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout West Side. The fastest plan anyone in West Side can order from EarthLink goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 25 Mbps, and the neighborhood-wide average maximum speed for West Side customers is up to 37 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 15.5% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 84.5% up to 25.0 Mbps
EarthLink fixed wireless upload speeds
In West Side download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for EarthLink fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, EarthLink is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the slowest compared to other West Side fixed wireless providers. EarthLink offers 2 different upload speeds across the neighborhood, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in West Side is up to 20 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 3.0 Mbps. On average, EarthLink customers can get speeds up to 5.6 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 15.5% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 84.5% up to 3.0 Mbps
AT&T Fixed Wireless in West Side, Charleston, WV
AT&T fixed wireless coverage
About 99.90%, or 4,135 people, have AT&T fixed wireless internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the entire West Side area. AT&T is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of West Side.
AT&T fixed wireless download speeds
AT&T is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in West Side. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, AT&T fixed wireless is one of the slowest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout West Side. The fastest plan anyone in West Side can order from AT&T goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 25 Mbps, and the neighborhood-wide average maximum speed for West Side customers is up to 37 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 15.5% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 84.5% up to 25.0 Mbps
AT&T fixed wireless upload speeds
In West Side download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for AT&T fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, AT&T is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the slowest compared to other West Side fixed wireless providers. AT&T offers 2 different upload speeds across the neighborhood, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in West Side is up to 20 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 3.0 Mbps. On average, AT&T customers can get speeds up to 5.6 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 15.5% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 84.5% up to 3.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in West Side, Charleston, WV
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless coverage
About 96.13%, or 3,979 people, have T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the entire West Side area. T-Mobile Home Internet is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of West Side.
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless download speeds
T-Mobile Home Internet is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in West Side. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless is below average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout West Side. The fastest plan anyone in West Side can order from T-Mobile Home Internet goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 25 Mbps, and the neighborhood-wide average maximum speed for West Side customers is up to 97 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 96.1% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 3.9% up to 25.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless upload speeds
In West Side download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, T-Mobile Home Internet is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and above average compared to other West Side fixed wireless providers. T-Mobile Home Internet offers 2 different upload speeds across the neighborhood, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in West Side is up to 20 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 3.0 Mbps. On average, T-Mobile Home Internet customers can get speeds up to 19 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 96.1% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 3.9% up to 3.0 Mbps
Verizon Fixed Wireless in West Side, Charleston, WV
Verizon fixed wireless coverage
About 1.16%, or 48 people, have Verizon fixed wireless internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the northeast and northwest West Side area. Verizon is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of West Side.
Verizon fixed wireless download speeds
Verizon is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in West Side. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Verizon fixed wireless is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout West Side. The fastest plan anyone in West Side can order from Verizon goes up to 300 Mbps, and all West Side customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 300.0 Mbps
Verizon fixed wireless upload speeds
In West Side download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Verizon fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, Verizon is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other West Side fixed wireless providers. Verizon offers no different upload speeds across the neighborhood. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in West Side is up to 20 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 20.0 Mbps
West Side Internet by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to West Side or any of the areas nearby.
How does internet in West Side compare to the rest of Charleston?
Internet speeds in West Side are much faster versus the average speeds in Charleston: 4,525 Mbps in Charleston versus 6,681 Mbps in the neighborhood. The city has similar internet availability compared to the neighborhood. Average internet coverage in Charleston is 98.50% versus 99.90% in West Side.
What zip codes have widespread internet?
Internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around West Side are shown below. You can enter any zip code here to see TV and internet providers by zip code.
What does internet service look like in other neighborhoods?
Below are neighborhoods nearby and with similar populations. This comparison can be useful if living somewhere with fast internet is important to you.
Nearby Neighborhoods
- East End, Charleston, WV: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- South Ruffner, Charleston, WV: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Southside, Huntington, WV: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- West Huntington, Huntington, WV: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Rankin Historic District, Ironton, OH: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- 6th Ward, Portsmouth, OH: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- 4th Ward, Portsmouth, OH: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- 3rd Ward, Portsmouth, OH: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- 1st Ward, Portsmouth, OH: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Liberty Area, Lexington, KY: more internet coverage, slower speeds
Neighborhoods with Similar Populations
- Friendly Hills, Dakota Ridge, CO: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Urbanizacion Rexville, Bayamon, PR: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Urbanizacion El Comandante, Carolina, PR: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Urbanizacion Atlantic View, San Juan, PR: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- University Heights and Rosedale Hills, Indianapolis, IN: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Highland, Billings, MT: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Herlong, Jacksonville, FL: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Hawthorne, Middle River, MD: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Greenfield, Bakersfield, CA: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Greenbriar, Glendale, AZ: more internet coverage, slower speeds